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Dunkin’ and DoorDash have tastily teamed up on a limited-time delivery deal.

Chick-fil-A is trying to get folks to “eat mor chicken” by giving them more options. The chain announced certain Chick-fil-A restaurants will begin selling a honey pepper pimento chicken sandwich this fall. The dish is an original Chick-fil-A filet drizzled with honey, topped with Southern-style pimento cheese and served on a to...

Peeps holiday treats are going on hiatus — another consequence of the coronavirus

The National Toy Hall of Fame has announced the 12 toys that are up for induction later this year

Microsoft confirmed the launch plans for its next-generation video game consoles on Wednesday, with pre-orders starting later this month. The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S go on sale Nov. 10, with pre-orders starting Sept. 22. The Series S, a digital-only box, will cost $299. The Series X, which uses traditional discs and features much higher-end...

Seattle-based novelty store Archie McPhee, which has already raised eyebrows for peddling candy canes flavored like kale and mac and cheese, is now offering ketchup candy canes to get condiment lovers into the holiday spirit.

Are you looking for something different to grill this weekend? Anna Rossi is sharing her family’s favorite grill recipes.

Burger King on Thursday revealed two new restaurant designs that offer a totally “touchless” experience, along with solar panels, conveyor belts that deliver orders to customers and outdoor seating.

McDonald’s announced Tuesday that new Spicy Chicken McNuggets and Mighty Hot Sauce, along with a new McFlurry flavor, will hit menus this fall. Both the Spicy Chicken McNuggets and the Mighty Hot Sauce will be available to customers at participating restaurants nationwide Sept. 16 for a limited time, according to statement. The company said t...

Mexico City’s famous “floating gardens” of Xochimilco have reopened to visitors after a five-month lockdown for the coronavirus pandemic.

Food trucks have long been seen as an urban treasure but are now being saved by the suburbs during the coronavirus pandemic.

Airbnb announced Thursday a global ban on all parties and events at its listings for health reasons.

Hearts of Palm Ceviche Ingredients  ½ cup fresh lemon juice ½ cup canned coconut cream ½ cup cilantro stems (zero-waste) ½ cup (loose) celery leafs 2 tbsp passion fruit pulp 2 cloves of garlic 1 tsp red pepper flakes ¼ tsp coarse sea salt + more to taste  ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper + more to taste 1 14-oz…

Girl Scout cookie sales may have hit a snag during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, but the troops are soldiering on to introduce a new cookie next year that tastes (and looks) like a crunchy version of a beloved breakfast staple.

If the thought of homeschooling your children leaves you feeling overwhelmed, read our guide for product suggestions to help you get set up and dozens of educational resources to get you going.

It wasn’t just toilet paper that people stocked up on during the pandemic

For Jackie Summers, a New York-based spirits industry expert (and many others in the field), there’s no real need for a holiday like National Rum Day to enjoy a pour. “As the grandchild of Caribbean immigrants, rum was an integral part of my upbringing,” says the author, public speaker, entrepreneur and educator. “It was in the foods...

When the coronavirus pandemic forced restaurants to shut their dining rooms, many chains slimmed down their menus to make service smoother — and some of those changes may be permanent.  States and cities across the country are easing restrictions, but menus are unlikely to snap back to their pre-pandemic status. Bloated menus ca...

An ice cream sandwich is one of the best desserts to bite into on a hot summer day, some might say. The handheld treat is indulgent-yet-refreshing and can be customized to your liking. Ice cream can be layered between chocolate chip cookies, chocolate wafer cookies and Oreo cookies. Whichever version you prefer, be sure to celebrate that ice cream ...

For many, mornings are hard and coffee is usually the drink of choice to help people perk up. Now, instead of drinking your morning brew, Dunkin’ wants you to eat it. The doughnut chain has teamed up with Post to create two new cereals inspired by popular Dunkin’ beverages — and the crunchy cereals don’t just taste like ...

Halloween Horror Nights will not take place this year due to concerns over public health regulations, Universal Studios announced Friday.

Beyond Cinema, an Australian production company, is bringing Floating Boat Cinema to cities worldwide with a stop in Pittsburgh in September.

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, many restaurant chains have announced slimmed-down menus to help streamline service with fewer workers. Now, Taco Bell is the latest eatery to confirm that it will be dropping several items next month.

Barbados is planning to introduce a 12-month visa that would allow remote workers to swap cramped city apartments for the island’s white sandy beaches, blue sea and year-round sunshine.

Bricks up, power up. Lego has teamed up with Nintendo to bring Super Mario Bros. fans a 2,646-piece replica of the NES console, along with an ’80s-style television set that displays a scene from the classic video game featuring mustachioed plumbers. The set, which costs $229.99 and will be available starting Aug. 1, includes a controller with...

Consumers will be able substitute cauliflower rice in place of white or brown rice at 55 locations in Colorado and Wisconsin, starting Wednesday. The new option is made with grilled cauliflower and seasoned with cilantro, lime juice and salt and will cost an extra $2.

Big Boy, the hamburger-carrying mascot of the fast-food chain with the same name, is throwing in the towel (or rather the checkered overalls) to make way for a new girl in town named Dolly.

Looking for an excuse to treat yourself right now? July is National Ice Cream Month and ice cream shops across the country are churning out special deals to satisfy anyone with a craving for something cool and creamy.

Willie Nelson’s annual Fourth of July Picnic is going ahead this year, but to reduce concerns about the coronavirus the event will be virtual.

It wouldn’t be the Fourth of July without San Jose product Joey “Jaws” Chestnut taking center stage and scarfing down hot dogs at an alarming rate.

The Fourth of July was always a time for communities to come together

In a move that has both saddened and shocked many fans of the big-box retailer, Costco announced that it recently stopped selling its popular half-sheet cakes. Now, those in need of a plain store-bought cake they can decorate at home have the option of purchasing a 10-inch round cake.

After self-quarantining for more than three months, one of the many things I was looking forward to was finally getting my hair colored. I was long overdue, and had the roots to prove it, by the time June rolled around. Before then, the last time I had visited the salon was in early January. I was eager to make an appointment as......

If you’re a tourist in New York City, or even a harried local trying to get across midtown Manhattan, you’ve seen it, or maybe eaten in it — the giant McDonald’s on 42nd Street in Times Square with the Broadway-style marquee. No more, though — the company confirmed Wednesday that the location has shut down for good as ...

Here are some ways to take a safe vacation during the COVID-19 outbreak, from the best modes of transportation to tips to plan safe gatherings.

Bake sales are a tried-and-true way to help students, parents and community leaders raise money for school events and charitable organizations. Starting today, however, bakers from around the world are hosting thousands of virtual bake sales — and the majority of proceeds will be donated to organizations that support Black Lives Matter causes. Bake...

The LA-started sweet-maker created a cupcake-y collaboration with Shiner, the Texas-based brewhouse.

National Burger Day is coming in hot, so what better way to celebrate than with a deal from one of your favorite restaurants?

A Florida team is selling people the “ultimate baseball experience” by putting their waterfront stadium up for rent on AirBnB for $1,500 a night

Just as the name suggests, the trikini has three pieces. A top, bottoms and — you guessed it — a matching, waterproof face mask.

Scum & Villainy Cantina has a virtual meet-up for Potter people, one that involves 21+ potions, trivia, and a watch-together movie event.

A costume contest, a limbo contest, and a cooking demo are on the free schedule.

Baking has risen in popularity as Americans are quarantined at home. For World Baking Day, we asked some of the country’s top bakers to give a piece of advice to home bakers during this unique time.

As many of us continue to stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic, we find ourselves snacking or eating breakfast foods at any time of the day. So, if you want to mix dessert with breakfast and throw in a dash of nostalgia, Pillsbury just unveiled a Funfetti cereal! Set to be released in August, the cereal will be “true to…

While nothing can replace the moment when one actually receives a diploma on stage, several eateries are offering free food and goodies to make 2020 a little sweeter (or more savory) for those celebrating a big milestone this spring.

Mother’s Day is on May 10. While nothing can replace spending quality time together, here are some ideas to make her day a little more special.

Churchill Downs will recognize the first Saturday in May with a “Kentucky Derby at Home” online party, highlighted by a virtual Derby featuring 13 former Triple Crown winners in an effort to raise $2 million for COVID-19 relief.

Medical professionals, grocery workers, and delivery drivers on the job during the coronavirus pandemic are getting action figures and toys in their likeness as part of a series that Mattel calls “#ThankYouHeroes.” The “Barbie” maker recently unveiled a series of $20 action figures featuring nurses, doctors, delivery drivers...

Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson on Wednesday detailed how the coffee chain plans to operate U.S. cafes as it moves to reopen “a significant number” of stores next week.  Roughly half of Starbucks’ U.S. company-operated locations are closed. Those that have remained open during the pandemic have had drive-thru only service, Johnson s...

Their reasons may differ, but crafters agree: Makers gotta make. Those who create things by hand — who weld, weave, play in clay or paints — are pursuing their passions the best they can during the coronavirus pandemic.

With all the closures and travel restrictions across the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people are anxiously waiting for the day they can travel again.  And for someone like Erin Sullivan who is a travel photographer, she has had to find a way to get creative during this quarantine.  Sullivan is a travel photographer, writer,...

Since Russ & Daughters opened in Manhattan in 1914, the family-run store has weathered the Spanish flu, two world wars, recessions and the Great Depression. With the new coronavirus pandemic sweeping the country, the current generation, Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper, is doing what the family has always done: deliver bagels and cream c...

Move over, whipped coffee. There’s a new beverage trending on social media and it’s even more eye-catching and easier to make than its caffeinated counterpart.

Taking a day off might not seem like a priority in the midst of a global pandemic, particularly when widespread lockdown measures have limited downtime to the confines of our own home, but experts say not taking any time out could actually be detrimental to productivity.  “While Sir Isaac Newton came up with the theory of gravity working remot...

Whether you were hoping to march for climate change or simply be out enjoying Mother Earth, you can tune in to a number of programs and events taking place digitally.

Running out of recipes to make in quarantine? Here’s a new one to try — IKEA’s famous Swedish meatballs.

Whether you think tie-dye is totally rad or totally not your style, the psychedelic print from the ’60s is back in a major way. It’s become a hot quarantine fashion trend that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.

Remote tourism is the latest online innovation to cope with the pandemic’s global quarantine measures.

The plywood boards sealing-up many closed San Francisco businesses are to many, a painful reminder of what is at least temporarily gone. But a group of artists is now transforming those drab plywood storefronts into colorful art.

Sheltering in place during the COVID-19 crisis has parents working overtime to keep our kids occupied. Wouldn’t it be nice if they…did some chores to help around the house? They can, and what’s more, said child development expert Dr. Deborah Gilboa, helping out is good for them. In her TEDx Talk, &#82...

Baking has become a staple for many during the coronavirus outbreak, keeping people entertained at home. From banana bread and sourdough to no-knead focaccia, spending free time by the kitchen oven is becoming a common occurrence. One bread that the internet has quickly become obsessed with in recent weeks is the no-yeast peanut butter bread....

In stark contrast to the normal hustle and bustle of tourists and enophiles, the grounds sit empty at California’s oldest commercial winery — the historic Buena Vista. Tasting rooms statewide shut down last month after the governor ordered businesses to close to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. So Buena Vista and other wineries that want to ...

While traditional Easter and Passover festivities may not be happening this year, plenty of people are staying connected to loved ones from afar. From a family who left an iPhone on their 92-year-old grandmother’s doorstop so she could participate in Passover, to a 31-year-old only child whose new boyfriend will have to meet the parents via Z...

If you’re missing your local coffee shop, support them or dozens of other small businesses by ordering some coffee online. Then try making a Dalgona coffee or using a Chemex for coffee-house quality brews at home.

Nope, you don’t have to build your own cart to serve the sweets, but you can find the recipe for Churro Bites on the Disneyland blog.

Are you a fan of Jack-Jack’s Num Num Cookies? Pixar shared the recipe for the gooey goodies.

The Easter Bunny is essential.

The United States’ top infectious disease specialist is getting his own bobblehead

Here are some ideas from fellow parents for a coronavirus-safe Easter:

You’re stuck at home and you’ve run out of toilet paper. At the local supermarket, the shelves are bare. The pharmacy has been out of hand sanitizer for weeks. The corner store stocked masks for a minute, but now they’re gone. Or perhaps you want to help by making masks for essential workers. Whatever it is, you’ve been turn...

Keeping kids entertained while cooped up inside for days is no easy feat. This list of resources will hopefully provide hours of fun for your children of all ages.

From the moment social distancing and self quarantines to prevent the spread of coronavirus began, my social media feeds filled with posts from parents sharing Pinterest-worthy lesson plans and activities — all to prevent too much screen time. My kids, ages 11 and 9, have done plenty of activities in the weeks we’ve spent at ho...

Companies and friend groups across the U.S. are holding cocktail hours over video chat to commiserate and keep spirits high amid the new coronavirus pandemic.

As the coronavirus outbreak shutters restaurants and stores across the United States, several companies have decided to offer discounts and deals to help alleviate the closures’ financial, emotional and technological costs on consumers, institutions and other businesses.

With the coronavirus pandemic causing many workers to lose hours, it’s more important than ever to know what financial options you have. While it’s well and good for financial advisors to tell you not to check your investments in a volatile market, that may not even be a worry for many Americans, when almost 80% of workers live ...

As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, at least 69,000 schools across the U.S. have been closed or are scheduled to close, according to Education Week, which published a state-by-state map tracking school closures across the country.  For thousands of parents who have been asked to work remotely, this means extra challenges when trying ...

Soon-to-be brides and grooms are facing tough choices because of the coronavirus outbreak

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the globe, people are still creating their own moments of solidarity and community.

The coronavirus is bringing the entertainment world almost to a standstill

Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort announced Thursday both resorts would be shut in hopes of containing the spread of coronavirus.

In the next step toward stopping the rapid spread of coronavirus, Disney Resort officials announced Thursday that Disneyland, California Adventure, Disney World and Disneyland Paris Resort theme parks were to shut their doors through the end of the month. The California parks were set to close Saturday, through the end of the month. Walt Disney Wor...

What’s it like to spend the night in Lucy, the elephant-shaped historical landmark along the Jersey Shore? Airbnb is giving you that chance for three nights only.

A new exhibit opening at Chicago’s DuSable Museum of African American History Friday is recreating the 1963 march on Washington D.C. using virtual reality. The experimental exhibit is coming to Chicago in hopes of placing participants right in the middle of all the action.  “The messages that happened that day resonates today just as lou...

It’s a day that comes but once every four years… so of course corporate America is looking to capitalize. Here’s just a small sampling of some of the Feb. 29th deals coming your way.

According to a doctor, another person ate a single package of the noodles and suffered a 10-day bout of vomiting and nausea — and needed surgery that required using a drill to break up the noodles after forming a gastric obstruction.

Kelly Slater is planning to build the world’s largest man-made wave in the desert.

As a general rule, the higher your credit score, the better off you are. However, a missed payment or default can quickly drag your score down, sometimes significantly. As many consumers know, your credit score plays a big role in daily life. It can determine the interest rate you’ll pay for credit cards, car loans and mortgages — or whet...

Pucker up, Selena fans – MAC Cosmetics is bringing makeup lovers a sequel to its Selena collection this spring. In honor of the Queen of Tejano’s legacy, the cosmetic company announced on Tuesday that the new line will launch in April. It teased fans with a preview of its Bidi Bidi Bom Bom lipgloss, which was featured in the original…

The syrup-topped giveaway starts at 7 a.m. on the final Tuesday of February 2020.

Tart, tangy and sweet, the margarita is one of America’s most beloved cocktails, so it’s not really surprising that there’s an entire day devoted to the delightfully drinkable libation. Whether you’re loco for a frozen beverage or prefer sticking to the classic “skinny” version like Jennifer Aniston, National Mar...

If visions of your wedding day include dancing through the bayou with your prince or floating down the beach in a mermaid-inspired gown, your dreams may come true. Disney’s new line of wedding dresses is hitting boutiques in 2020.

We’ve created a list of your favorite stores (Amazon, Target, Nordstrom and more!) that have great sales and deals for Presidents Day weekend. Whether you’re looking for a few new spring outfits or wanting to splurge on something larger like a TV or mattress, we’ve got you covered with plenty of options!